KPRS district president Sharanabasappa Mamshetty said the crop survey process is full of flaws and village accountants conduct the assessment without visiting the fields. | Photo credit: FILE PHOTO
The Karnataka Pranta Raitha Sangha (KPRS) has said that there are widespread irregularities in the assessment and payment of compensation for crop losses due to recent heavy rains and floods in Kalaburagi district.
KPRS district president Sharanabasappa Mamshetty said at a press conference in Kalaburagi on Sunday that a total of 4.17 lakh farmers have initially registered for flood compensation across the district.
However, the number of eligible beneficiaries has come down to 3.17 lakh, leaving most of the affected farmers in the lurch. The state government has to release an estimated ₹30 crore for extending compensation to farmers, he said.
Mr. Mamshetty said the crop survey process was flawed and the village accountant was conducting assessments without visiting the fields.
This led to irregularities and denial of compensation to several eligible farmers who suffered huge crop losses this season.
Pointing out the heavy losses suffered by red gram growers, he said the crop was not only affected by excessive rainfall but also by diseases and widespread wild boar attacks.
These losses were not included in official survey records, Mr. Mamshetty said, urging the state government to acknowledge such damage and extend relief.
Mr. Mamshetty criticized nationalized banks for freezing the accounts of farmers who are unable to repay their loans, leaving many people without money for crop insurance, MGNREGA wages or pension amounts.
This affected farmers in Afzalpur, Jewargi, Chincholi, Chittapur, Shahabad and Kamalapur talukas. He said farmers preparing for the next season do not have money to buy seeds and fertilizers as the freezing of their accounts at this time has caused further hardship.
Mr. Mamshetty also asked the state government to clarify the criteria used to determine the amount of compensation, pointing out that farmers received compensation ranging from ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 13,000 per acre, while farmers in some villages received no relief at all.
Published – 01 Dec 2025 21:17 IST
